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Ranking Master’s Programs in Supply Chain Management

SCM Research

Finding the right Master’s program can be a difficult exercise. In spite of their sometimes oversimplifying nature, rankings can provide a first indication to make this exercise a bit easier.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. And what is sitting in the warehouse. And at the cross-dock.

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Have you Heard About ‘’Chain of Responsibility’’ in the Supply Chain and Transportation?

GlobalTranz

COR was part of general recommendations sent in 2014 to the U.S. involving the vehicle of a well-known actor, Tracey Morgan, and a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer in June of 2014. However, in most cases, the driver is not the only party to exercise a degree of control over on-road outcomes. Similar programs exist in Europe. page 3 ).

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). Simply put, I admit upfront that my supply chain and logistics predictions below are biased and flawed, but I make them anyway because it’s a fun exercise, and also because I hope it generates some thoughtful conversations and ideas.

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U.S. West Coast Labor Talks Begin This Week- Can a Timely Agreement Occur?

Supply Chain Matters

The previous five-year labor contract was ratified in 2014 , after a total of nine months of contract negotiations and considerable urging from government officials for both sides to reach resolution. Supply Chain Matters would not at all be surprised if U.S.

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Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Big Data

Enterra Insights

I recommend conducting frequent “what if” exercises to do just that. They engage themselves in alternative futures exercises. Risk management plans then need to be tested against scenarios developed during “what if” exercises to determine their robustness. Register by clicking on this link. Footnotes. [1]

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The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

… Traditionally, inventory counts [have been] a complex exercise done manually about once a year but RFID technology enables retailers to monitor stock monthly bringing accuracy from 60% to over 90%.” in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019.”[6]. The average price of sensors has fallen from US$1.30 in 2004 to $0.38